PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFirst cruise ship arrives as Hawke's Bay starts biggest season to dateThis season is set to be a major boost for the local economy with a total of $32 million.05 Oct 11:19 PM
New ZealandHoli-yay: Sunshine on way after bleak weekIt's good weather news for most Kiwis, after a dire start to the school holidays.05 Oct 07:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCultural collision at Cape Kidnappers: 250 years on, what have we learned?The kidnapping that lives on in name today, but were Māori simply trying to rescue him?04 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe man who fought to free Teina Pora has become a judgePrecedent in Hastings District Court for swearing-in of Judge Jonathan Krebs.04 Oct 05:36 AM
New ZealandAwatoto neighbour calls for speed cut after crashA hatchback and van appear to have collided, tipping the van on its side.03 Oct 07:09 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSeismic shift: Hastings property prices overtake NapierThe balance of power in the Hawke's Bay property market has officially shifted.03 Oct 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBing Crosby grandson among 2020 Art Deco Festival lineupA new era for Art Deco festival.03 Oct 06:26 AM
New ZealandVoters warned don't rely on snail mailVoting numbers are down on previous years.03 Oct 01:22 AM
New ZealandRoaming Wairoa dog that evaded animal control for six months put downUnwanted, unloved and unable to be caught. A mastiff-cross' 'remarkable' evasion ends.02 Oct 11:49 PM
New ZealandYoung Hawke's Bay artist recognised in national competitionJustin Cheung said he almost forgot about the competition altogether.02 Oct 07:59 PM
New Zealand'Heaviest hail in 20 years': Orchard owners fear for Hawke's Bay stonefruit after stormLike cherries? The "sheer volume" of hail could have a grave impact on this season's crop.01 Oct 10:31 PM
New ZealandTattooed diner refused entry to RSA after decade of visitsThe family dined at the club's restaurant at least 3-4 times a week for many years prior.01 Oct 07:40 PM
New ZealandDriver dies week after logging truck crashThe man had been transferred from Hawke's Bay Hospital to Wellington due to his injuries.01 Oct 06:53 PM
New ZealandNew pool consulted on properly, says Napier City CouncilNapier City Council says it consulted properly over a new Aquatic Centre.01 Oct 02:57 AM
New ZealandNapier City Council seeks funds for increased cost of aquarium business caseThe total budget was secretly increased at a public-excluded council meeting in July.01 Oct 02:24 AM
New Zealand'Robbed of their dad': Murder victim a father-of-threeThe body of a man found in Bunnythorpe, near Palmerston North, has been identified.30 Sep 09:07 PM
New ZealandSerious crash at Takapau, Hawke's BayAt least one person seriously hurt in accident at Takapau.30 Sep 04:25 AM
New Zealand36 flights delayed, three turned back, in air traffic radar chaosA passenger on an Air NZ plane says he was told all flights had been grounded.30 Sep 12:42 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Crowded field for HBDHB electionThe Hawke's Bay District Health Board election has a record field. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch29 Sep 11:54 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay Fish and Game chairman denies bribery claimBruce Bates was asked to step down as Hawke's Bay Fish and Game chair last month.29 Sep 07:52 PM
SportTaradale premier men help reignite cricket in TaupōTaupō tournament provides ideal preamble to annual premier men's Twenty20 comp in Napier.29 Sep 07:26 AM
New ZealandWeekend reprieve brings sun and light winds before another chillGisborne will get to 21C on Saturday while Napier will bask in 23C on Sunday.26 Sep 07:47 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Two dams on offer to HeretaungaHeretaunga Plains water storage scheme. Made with funding from NZ On Air.26 Sep 01:01 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Water storage scheme for Heretaunga Plains looks likelyHeretaunga Plains water storage scheme looks a likely prospect. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch26 Sep 01:01 AM
AthleticsAthletics: Season of two halvesA season of two halves for northern and southern hemisphere athletes.26 Sep 12:10 AM
New Zealand'Words cannot describe the pain': Bride-to-be's sudden death from epileptic seizureFiance struggles after the love of his life dies.22 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandWitness heard 'popping' before Hastings railway station infernoRaging inferno was preceded by a "popping" noise, witness says.21 Sep 08:37 PM
New ZealandC-section complication horror: 'I don't know if I'm going to live'"I started fearing that my wife would not be coming back," traumatised husband tells.21 Sep 12:38 AM
CrimeTaihape man who did indecent acts with children avoids prisonAidan Bowyer was sentenced to community detention and intensive supervision.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTe Aute College under scrutiny over board's performanceTe Aute College faces scrutiny over its BOT performance.20 Sep 03:15 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Make Napier great again, says mayoral candidateHe says Napier needn't worry about rising sea levels. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 Sep 02:22 AM
New ZealandFirst time on a farm: Flaxmere school kids launch into heartwarming alpaca hugs on school tripKassius-Kage Petuha had never been to a farm. His reaction was priceless.20 Sep 12:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier mayoral candidates duel over Māori wards, future of MeeaneeTwo candidates, Chris Tremain and Steve Gibson, openly against Māori wards.19 Sep 05:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInformal poll shows clear front runner in Napier mayoral raceThe results from a "straw poll" at a Napier mayoral meeting are in.18 Sep 07:44 PM